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SIALOLITHIASIS - Coggle Diagram
SIALOLITHIASIS
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Clinical features
Episodic pain or swllingof the affected gland, especially at meal-time
Severity of the symptom varies, depending on
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If the stone is located toward the terminal portion of the duct, then a hard mass may be palpated beneath the mucosa
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Management
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and interventional sialendoscopy with basket retrieval: new techniques that remove major glands sialoliths effectively
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Etiology
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Nidus consists of desquamated cells, inspissated mucin, and/or bacteria
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